Electronic magnification device
US8854441B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 7, 2010 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH04N2201/0436
- WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Disclosed is a magnification device for use by blind and/or low vision individuals. The device includes an X-Y table upon which an item to be magnified can be placed. A stationary camera arm and a pivotal monitor arm are oriented over the X-Y table. The monitor arm includes a video monitor pivotally mounted at its distal end. The camera arm also includes two laterally disposed lighting arms. A series of controls are provided along a lower edge of the monitor via a mounting bracket.
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